SKC ULTRA 690-105 User manual

ULTRA Passive Samplers with Charcoal Sorbent
Cat. No. 690-105
Operating Instructions
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Applications
SKC patented* ULTRA Passive Samplers provide for low ppb to ppt detection of
organic vapors in ambient and indoor air.
Performance Profile
Sampling Rates: Go to the SKC Passive Sampling Guide at
www.skcinc.com/catalog/passive-guide.php.
Analysis: Solvent extraction; gas chromatography
See Analysis Instructions at www.skcinc.com/instructions/40127.pdf.
Shelf-life: Six months from date of manufacture. Store at ≤39.2 F (4 C).
* U.S. Patent No. 6,607,581
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Sliding cover in open
(sampling) position
Sliding cover in
closed position
Back view
Clip
Diffusion holes
(sample sorbent
compartment)
Sliding
cover
Blank/
correction
sorbent
compartment
Clip
Sample
compartment
Sliding
cover
Blank/
correction
compartment
Clip
Sample sorbent
compartment
Plugs
Blank/
correction
sorbent
compartment

Sampling
1. Open pouch. Remove sampler.
a. Do not discard pouch.
b. Store pouch in a clean, organic solvent-free
environment.
2. Record the following:
a. Sample ID on pouch and sampler ID label
b. Sampling location on pouch
c. Date sample taken on pouch
Do not use Sharpie®markers or equivalent
to mark label or pouch as these can off-gas
VOCs.
3. Clip sampler(s) in appropriate location.
a. Indoors: Clip sampler(s) to stand accessory
(Cat. No. 690-302) and locate at appropriate
height.
b. Outdoors: Clip sampler(s) inside shelter
(open on two ends and boom to allow air
to flow freely). Hang shelter securely at the
appropriate height.
Ensure diffusion holes in sampler are not
obstructed in any way.
4. Start sampling: Slide sampler cover to open
position (diffusion holes visible). Write sample
start time on pouch label.
5. Stop sampling: Slide sampler cover to closed
position (arrow and SKC visible). Write sample
stop time on pouch label.
Important: Measure and record ambient temperature
and atmospheric pressure. Include in information sent
to the laboratory.
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2
3a
3b
Sampler
I.D. label
4
5
Clip
Diffusion holes
(sample sorbent
compartment)
Sliding cover
Blank/
correction
sorbent
compartment
Clip
Sample compartment
Sliding cover
Blank/
correction
compartment

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8
&
6. Place sampler in its resealable pouch
immediately after sampling.
Ensure sample ID on sampler matches sample
ID on pouch.
7. Seal pouch(es). Place pouch(es) in container with
cool pack.
8. Use expedited shipping to send sample(s),
pertinent information, and Chain of Custody
form(s) to a laboratory for analysis.
Storage
Before Sampling: Up to 6 months at ≤39.2 F (4 C) in a clean, organic solvent-free
environment
After Sampling: 21 days at ≤39.2 F (4 C) in a clean, organic solvent-free
environment
Ordering
ULTRA Passive Samplers, pk/5, prefilled with: Cat. No.
Charcoal, 500 mg in each compartment 690-105
Limited shelf-life; see Storage above
Sampling Accessories
Stand for Indoor Sampling 690-302
Shelter for Outdoor Sampling 690-303
SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy
SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, which
providesSKC’ssoleliabilityandthebuyer’s exclusiveremedy.Toviewthecomplete
SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, go to hp://www.skcinc.com/warranty.
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